Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,711.64, 5,122 and 2,033
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3,711.64, 5,122 and 2,033 is: 2,805.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3,711.64 : 5,122 = 2,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3,711.64/5,122 = 2,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3,711.64x = 5,122 × 2,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3,711.64x = 10,413,026 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,413,026/3,711.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,805.51
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